jason1975 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 2 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Booked to arrive on 5th January! I always try to go to an Elephant party, held on the second Sunday in January, by a very old lawyer friend of mine. I have known him over 40 years! Which hotel did you book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 39 minutes ago, jason1975 said: Which hotel did you book? Meridien, weeks ago. Fully cancellable, so have options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason1975 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 24 minutes ago, Keithambrose said: Meridien, weeks ago. Fully cancellable, so have options. I figured you were booking Dusit Thani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 29 minutes ago, jason1975 said: I figured you were booking Dusit Thani That would be mid November. I am in Bangkok early November, Meridien, then Cambodia, back to BKK for 3 nights. Thought I might try the Dusit then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedssocr Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 The Crowne Plaza has a very nice breakfast spread as well. Lots of western options as well as very good Thai options. Cooked to order eggs. Very friendly staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 40 minutes ago, fedssocr said: The Crowne Plaza has a very nice breakfast spread as well. Lots of western options as well as very good Thai options. Cooked to order eggs. Very friendly staff. I have thought of staying there. Its within easy waddling distance of Patpong, Soi 4, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason1975 Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 9 hours ago, Keithambrose said: That would be mid November. I am in Bangkok early November, Meridien, then Cambodia, back to BKK for 3 nights. Thought I might try the Dusit then If you are in Bangkok during first two weeks of December, I might see you at Le Meridien. I always stay there. My typical routine is evening lounge from 6pm to 8pm. I would chat with Michael and the other guest ambassadors. Then I would go off to bars for the rest of the night. During my most recent trip, I was given a room on same floor as lounge - 24th floor! It was so convenient to go to the lounge! vinapu and Lucky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 7 hours ago, jason1975 said: If you are in Bangkok during first two weeks of December, I might see you at Le Meridien. I always stay there. My typical routine is evening lounge from 6pm to 8pm. I would chat with Michael and the other guest ambassadors. Then I would go off to bars for the rest of the night. During my most recent trip, I was given a room on same floor as lounge - 24th floor! It was so convenient to go to the lounge! That would have been good, but, as luck would have it, I am there in November and January! Yes, Michael is a good guy. He remembers I don't like much ice with my gin and tonic! I book a suite, and twice have had room 2424, pleasing for several reasons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 The building going up on the site of the old Dusit Thani at Silom and Rama 4 is not the site of the new hotel. That is situated adjacent to it on Rama 4. Took this photo this evening while walking Lumpinee. The architect retained the iconic top structure (bar) and spire. Building to right is part of the development. splinter1949 and vinapu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 58 minutes ago, reader said: The building going up on the site of the old Dusit Thani at Silom and Rama 4 is not the site of the new hotel. That is situated adjacent to it on Rama 4. Took this photo this evening while walking Lumpinee. The architect retained the iconic top structure (bar) and spire. Building to right is part of the development. Is that where the carpark used to be? That was always a great waste of space. Does that make the hotel nearer the flyover? They said they would retain the spire,etc, I'm glad they did. The problem with the bar, however, was it was sparsely attended. They changed the name several times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason1975 Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 6 hours ago, Keithambrose said: That would have been good, but, as luck would have it, I am there in November and January! Yes, Michael is a good guy. He remembers I don't like much ice with my gin and tonic! I book a suite, and twice have had room 2424, pleasing for several reasons! You should request for suite 2423! That's directly opposite 2424. You get to see Mahanakhorn building. And when you look down, you get to see Patpong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 1 hour ago, jason1975 said: You should request for suite 2423! That's directly opposite 2424. You get to see Mahanakhorn building. And when you look down, you get to see Patpong! Yes, been there, done that, but I don't like noise from Surawong! Especially if there is a holiday, it can be noisy. And of course, as a religious guy, I benefit from the view over the temple complex! 😛 So, I'm afraid I always ask for a 24! Rather dull, I know... floridarob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 2 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Is that where the carpark used to be? That was always a great waste of space. Does that make the hotel nearer the flyover? They said they would retain the spire,etc, I'm glad they did. The problem with the bar, however, was it was sparsely attended. They changed the name several times! It looks like the building directly facing the MRT station entrance will occupy some, if not all, of the car park. The hotel will face the flyover but with high-tech windows I doubt you’ll notice. Agree about the bar. Went up there once and I was almost alone. it would make a great location for lounge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 49 minutes ago, reader said: It looks like the building directly facing the MRT station entrance will occupy some, if not all, of the car park. The hotel will face the flyover but with high-tech windows I doubt you’ll notice. Agree about the bar. Went up there once and I was almost alone. it would make a great location for lounge. Thanks. I like the idea of hitech windows, if they work! I find the icon at the Meridien to be a bit patchy, I like a cold room, and I've had to have maintenance several times. I had to change rooms on one occasion. Aircon in the Club Lounge was also an issue, with the picture windows, and high ceiling. Michael said that would be sorted during the renovation that was going on when I was last there. We shall see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Just now, Keithambrose said: Thanks. I like the idea of hitech windows, if they work! I find the icon at the Meridien to be a bit patchy, I like a cold room, and I've had to have maintenance several times. I had to change rooms on one occasion. Aircon in the Club Lounge was also an issue, with the picture windows, and high ceiling. Michael said that would be sorted during the renovation that was going on when I was last there. We shall see! Sorry for icon read aircon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaolakguy Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 All this Meridien stuff is kind of weird. We were also on the 24th Floor in December and January in connecting rooms, even numbered! Perhaps it's the sluts floor! In our case we had booked cheaper rooms but were upgraded to Club access. The air condition comment tied in with our own experience as even with the thermostat at the same setting one room was always on the warm side while the other was always on the cold side to the extent of being regularly turned off. I love the electric blinds feature with which you can go to sleep at night enjoying the shaded view, without it being bright enough to wake you at dawn. But if you really want blackout bring the second blind down. Lucky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 17 hours ago, Keithambrose said: He remembers I don't like much ice with my gin and tonic! good idea as ice just dilutes gin's potency. Ask them if they serve gin and tonic vinapu way - 60 % of gin and 40% of gin reader 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 The Dusit chain has seven other properties in Bangkok. https://www.dusit.com/find-a-hotel/thailand/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 10 hours ago, khaolakguy said: All this Meridien stuff is kind of weird. We were also on the 24th Floor in December and January in connecting rooms, even numbered! Perhaps it's the sluts floor! In our case we had booked cheaper rooms but were upgraded to Club access. The air condition comment tied in with our own experience as even with the thermostat at the same setting one room was always on the warm side while the other was always on the cold side to the extent of being regularly turned off. I love the electric blinds feature with which you can go to sleep at night enjoying the shaded view, without it being bright enough to wake you at dawn. But if you really want blackout bring the second blind down. I agree, but I have had the blinds jam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 Photo taken today of view of new Dusit Thani taken from perspective of elevated walkway above Silom MRT station entrance. I believe much of space on ground level will be landscaped and terraced. vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 6 minutes ago, reader said: Photo taken today of view of new Dusit Thani taken from perspective of elevated walkway above Silom MRT station entrance. I believe much of space on ground level will be landscaped and terraced. Thanks. I wonder if the Hotel will in fact open in September? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 If it does it will be close. Although all structural work appears comple, fitting out interior should be a challenge. They may be able to do soft open with some rooms and facilities yet to be finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 10 minutes ago, reader said: If it does it will be close. Although all structural work appears comple, fitting out interior should be a challenge. They may be able to do soft open with some rooms and facilities yet to be finished. I assume that is why they are not advertising all the rooms, or a Club lounge, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverwolf76 Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 W bangkok and the standard hotel both have many various breakfast nice. Lucky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 6 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Thanks. I wonder if the Hotel will in fact open in September? yes but we won't know September of what year until opens indeed Keithambrose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
